1. Digital Mapping Specialist
Online Maps
and
Digital Mapping
Nigel James
Digital Mapping Specialist
Bodleian Library

2. for research and teaching
Maps as a resource
for research and teaching
Online maps
Scanned images from map collections
Mapping generated on demand
Digital mapping
Digital mapping software and data

3. Raster mapping Widely available on the Internet
Both historic and modern mapping
No special software required
Can be inserted directly into a document
Limited modification possible

4. Maps in the Oxford Digital Library
The ODL is bringing together digital
collections from across the University
Around 1000 map images will be available
Search by mapmaker, title and subject

5. Maps in the Oxford Digital Library

6. Maps in the Oxford Digital Library

7. Maps in the Oxford Digital Library

8. Web resources worldwide
Websites with map images are everywhere
Content and quality varies considerably
Links to sites with map images are regularly
Added to the Map Room website
Some sites may be infringing copyright

9. Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection
11,000 maps online
Modern and historical mapping
Most mapping is public domain
Non-copyright modern mapping is mostly
Published by the US government (CIA etc)

10. Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection

11. Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection

12. Perry-Castañeda Library Map Collection

13. James Ford Bell Library